Essays Tagged: "benevolence"

Bonum Ex Integra Cause, Malum Ex Quocumque Defectu

person money may be either an act of justice, when one pays a debt, or it may be an act of mercy or benevolence, as it is if one give the money to relieve distress. Both, of these actions possess the ...

(3 pages) 41 0 4.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Psychological Egoism

d exclusively egoistic. People are entirely selfish and devoid of any genuine feelings of sympathy, benevolence, or sociability. They are always thinking of themselves in everything they do.Each indiv ... orally and selfishly as she defined it, there is a harmony of interests among men that makes peace, benevolence, and, ultimately, general prosperity possible.

(8 pages) 263 1 3.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Euthanasia

actor. The acceptance of euthanasia is much more likely to be the result of unthinking sympathy and benevolence. It is an easy step from this very human response to the view that if someone would be b ...

(5 pages) 192 0 5.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Euthenasia

HYPOCRITE: BY DEFINITION AND CHARACTER Wafa Nurdin

characteristics of hypocrisy?Webster's Dictionary defines a hypocrite as:"[The] Pretense of virtue, benevolence, or religion"Although, the dictionary's definition is not as clear as one would like it; ...

(2 pages) 66 1 3.3 Jan/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Anne Frank.

he wrongdoings, crimes, or evils one has done, goodwill is retained at each and every human hearts. Benevolence is the fundamental root of human nature; no matter how evil a person may appears to be, ... em on the outside, there is still goodness contained inside of him. People may do wrong things, but benevolence is a quality of human nature and it remains rooted within each and every one of us.

(1 pages) 25 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

"Frankenstein" by Shelley, Mary.

Hidden LoveFrankenstein Love is an aspiration based on admiration and benevolence. To love another is to admire them and to have a warm attachment to them. Many things in ...

(4 pages) 31 0 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has one of the finest Asian and European art collections that has enlightened and strengthened my understanding in my personal art experience.

lpture-in-the-round. One of characteristics of seated Buddha is his seated posture. This posture of benevolence sits in the full lotus position, cross legged with heels placed on their opposing thighs ...

(4 pages) 138 0 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: Art Essays

Age of Scholarship.

anism emphasized on several qualities such as ren, li, and xiao. Ren means attitude of kindness and benevolence or a sense of humanity. Li is a sense of propriety, which called for individuals to beha ...

(3 pages) 63 1 4.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

The essay is about why the balance-of-power sytem is the most stable geopolitical system. The essay is enitiled The Balance-Of-Power System.

noza once said, "Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice". There have been many geopolitical systems in the course of human ...

(3 pages) 27 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

God's Three Attributes and Morality in Aquinas and Divine Command Theory

conception of God, i.e. the perfect entity with the attributes of omnipotence, omniscience and omni-benevolence. In this paper, I will first summarize the Divine Command Theory, abbreviated as DCT. Th ... oodness. DCT sets its focus on God's unalterable omnipotence, whereas Aquinas emphasizes God's omni-benevolence, whilst moderating the traditional definition of omnipotence. In conclusion, I will argu ...

(7 pages) 74 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

To Kill A Mockingbird - The affects of one's surrounding environment on their personality and morals.

er garden and spend more time outdoors. Staying outdoors more will improve her overall kindness and benevolence, which is shown by her having a positive outlook on the destruction of her house by the ...

(3 pages) 23 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

CSR with Focus on the Employee Perspective

published"The Wealth of Nations" and observed that people enjoy their daily bread notthanks to the benevolence of their baker, but to the baker's selfish pursuit ofmaking profit. His economic theory ...

(122 pages) 1278 1 4.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Themes of benevelance, courage, and innocene in To Kill a Mockingbird

A Struggle for DecorumIn To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee attempted to balance benevolence with malevolence, and courage with the lack of decorum, found all too often in society. ... ence, and courage with the lack of decorum, found all too often in society. Courage, innocence, and benevolence were displayed by the characters as the major themes incorporated into the intertwined p ... de it a masterpiece of literature. In the following paragraphs the ideas of courage, innocence, and benevolence will be further explored.It took much courage for the characters in this novel to go aga ...

(3 pages) 12 0 0.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Snow day

ilky powder alleys,With snow descending from the heavens.Families convene beside the hearth of love,Benevolence, altruism, affection ,circulating through the air.School is out for the dayWe're playing ...

(1 pages) 34 2 3.9 Mar/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Confucianism.

n, the highest Confucian virtue, states the humanness toward others. Confucian teachings emphasized benevolence, avoidance of violence, justice, rationalism, loyalty, and dignity.The practices of Conf ...

(1 pages) 53 0 0.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

"To Kill a Mockingbird."

ink that there are four main themes in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. These being; Benevolence; Predujice; Innocence; and most of all, courage. I believe that courage definitely plays ...

(2 pages) 20 0 4.1 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

The Problems of Good & Evil

orld. Theists believe that God is perfect, and has three traits: omnipotence, omniscience, and omni benevolence. An omnipotent God is one who is "all powerful". People often infer from this that God c ... ever, he created it anyway.This argument leads into the third trait of a perfect God, which is omni benevolence, or "all good". If God is omni benevolent and omniscient, why would he create a world wh ...

(5 pages) 67 4 4.8 Mar/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

"Bartleby, the Scrivener"

er Nut, and Nippers. However, the lawyer's constant concern with his own self-approval cheapens his benevolence toward Bartleby. In fact, the lawyer is not able to see the desperate plight of Bartleby ...

(4 pages) 104 0 5.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Response on Mencius's statement: "Whoever is devoid of the heart of right and wrong is not human."

llection of the conversations he shared with the rulers. The book comprise of discussion on virtue, benevolence, and many ethical foundations. In one of the conversations, he said, "Whoever is devoid ...

(1 pages) 24 1 3.0 May/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Development of Traditions

dged with a better life. In comparison, Chinese religions like Confucianism emphasized teachings of benevolence, loyalty, and non violence which like in India kept many doing what was right and provid ... ons. Another example would be where the Chinese religions like Confucianism emphasized teachings of benevolence, loyalty, and non violence which like in India kept many doing what was right and provid ...

(2 pages) 46 1 1.0 May/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History